A baby is born with a genetic disorder that did not affect either of the parents. What should the nurse realize about this baby's disorder?
A. The mother is the carrier of the disorder.
B. The father is not the biological father of the baby.
C. The father is the carrier of the disorder.
D. Both parents are carriers of the disorder.
Answer: D
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a. The hospital needs to show that employees care for patients. b. Institutions are reimbursed only for patient care that is documented. c. Patients might bring lawsuits if care was not given. d. Documents may become part of a lawsuit.
If a nursing team is successful, it is receiving support from:
1. physicians. 2. other units in the facility. 3. the owners. 4. administration.
The nurse knows that an infant's susceptibility to hypoglycemia after birth is most likely due to
a. the presence of infection c. difficulty with breastfeeding b. maternal hypergly-cemia d. pancreatic abnormalities
What is the primary purpose of a community meeting?
a. Making assignments for patients' chores for the day b. Determining patients' eligibility for increases in privileges c. Encouraging patients to share their feelings and individual problems d. Providing a forum for patients to have input into daily program operations